# Piik vs rag

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Piik | rag |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #7 of 7 in RAG |
| GitHub stars | 3 884 ✓ | 466 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +426 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.14.0 · 5 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Piik scores 73/100 against 49/100 for rag, so it is the safer default.

Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for rag.

If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; rag needs more configuration.

Piik is growing faster right now (+426 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Piik](https://selfhost.directory/project/piik) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/piik.md)
- [rag](https://selfhost.directory/project/rag) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rag.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/piik-vs-rag